Day 1 - Arrive Cochin
Arrive Cochin and meet our representative at the arrival hall and transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Cochin.
Day 2 - In Cochin
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Cochin. This includes Fort Cochin, The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry, which is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana and The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of a town locally known as the Jew Town. Cochin also boasts of The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India and The Santa Cruz Basilica, which was originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. Another tourist attraction is the Chinese fishing nets which are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have been brought by Chinese traders to Cochin.
Overnight at Hotel in Cochin.
Day 3 - To Periyar - 180 Kms – 4 /5 hrs
Morning drive to Periyar. Arrive Periyar and check–in at hotel. Later, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Periyar. Enjoy boat cruise on Lake Periyar in the National Park, which is known for herds of wild elephant, bison, deer and spectacular bird life. Evening proceed to visit the spice market.
Overnight at Hotel in Periyar.
Day 4 - To Kumarakom - 140 Kms - 3 hrs Kumarakom – Alleppey houseboat
Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam. Then switch over to a houseboat and cruise through many canals and waterways up to Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country boat is the best way to explore the villages and rural life. In Alleppey you will be taken aboard your floating houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest room for your comfort. Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters with refreshing coconut water and several mouth-watering delicacies prepared in front of you by your Kitchen crew. Cruise through a maze of canals and lagoons and savor the newly caught fresh-water fish cooked to your taste on board. The chirping of the birds and an occasional ripple in the water are the only sounds to invade your privacy.
Overnight at Houseboat till Alleppey.
Day 5 - Alleppey - Kovalam - 170 Kms - 4 Hrs
Morning disembark from the houseboat at Alleppey and drive to Kovalam. Arrive Kovalam and check-in at Hotel. Day at Leisure.
Overnight at Hotel in Kovalam.
Day 6 - In Kovalam
Full day free to relax on the beach.
Overnight at Hotel in Kovalam.
Day 7 - In Kovalam
Full day free to relax on the beach.
Overnight at Hotel in Kovalam.
Day 8 - Kovalam - Trivandrum - 15 Kms – 30 minutes
Trivandrum / Mumbai Flight
Early Morning drive to Trivandrum. Arrive Trivandrum and proceed for the sightseeing tour of Trivandrum. Visit the ancient temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy, one of the major attractions in the city of Thiruvananthapuram. The Napier Museum, built in 1880, showcases a harmonious blend of Keral, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery houses a spectacular collection of Tanjore, Mughal and Rajput form of art. In-time transfer to Trivandrum airport to board the flight to Mumbai. Meet our representative at the arrival hall and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Mumbai.
Day 9 - Leave Mumbai (By International Flight)
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Mumbai. The Gateway of India is the main attraction of the Mumbai city. The Mani Bhawan or The Gandhi Memorial was once the residence of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai. Also visit Prince of Whales museum.
In-time transfer to Mumbai International airport for connecting flight to onward destination.
End of our services.
*** End of Tour ***
| Tour Cost |
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| No of Pax |
Tour cost |
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Superior hotels |
Standard hotels |
| 01 pax on single occupancy |
USD 2152 per person |
USD 1681 per person |
| 02 pax on twin share |
USD 1193 per person |
USD 899 per person |
| Airfare supplement |
USD 399 per person |
USD 399 per person |
| Entrance Supplement |
USD 25 per person |
USD 25 per person |
| All rates quoted is in US dollars , per person and valid from 01 July /30 Sept 08 |
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| Tour Cost |
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| No of Pax |
Tour cost |
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Superior hotels |
Standard hotels |
| 01 pax on single occupancy |
USD 3057 per person |
USD 2128 per person |
| 02 pax on twin share |
USD 1666 per person |
USD 1101 per person |
| Airfare supplement |
USD 399 per person |
USD 399 per person |
| Entrance Supplement |
USD 25 per person |
USD 25 per person |
| All rates quoted is in US dollars , per person and valid from 01 Oct 08 /31 Mar 09 except during 20 Dec 08 / 10 Jan 09 |
| Note : Supplement cost will be applicable for travel between 20 Dec 08 / 10 Jan 09 . The rates for the same will be quoted on request |
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| Cities |
Superior |
Standard |
No of nights |
| Cochin |
Taj Malabar
( superior city view tower wing ) |
Casino
(standard ) |
02 |
| Periyar |
Taj Garden Retreat
( cottage ) |
Spice Village
(standard villa) |
01 |
| Alleppey |
House Boat |
House Boat |
01 |
| Kovalam |
Taj Green Cove Resort
( superior garden view ) |
Uday Samudra
( exotica ) |
03 |
| Mumbai |
Taj Mahal
( standard city view tower wing ) |
Fariyas
( standard ) |
01 |
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| Package Includes |
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Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/ sharing basis, as per the list above. |
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Breakfast on all days except at house boat where accomodation is with all melas |
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All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels wherever applicable. |
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All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by an air-conditioned transport. |
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Services of an English speaking local guide at Cochin / Trivandum / Mumbai only |
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Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc. |
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